Wedang Jahe

This beverage is not only good in taste, also good for your health. Whenever, I feel I'm going to get cold, I will make this tea. Ginger helps our digestion and lower cholesterol. 


All you need is fresh ginger root, water, coconut or palm sugar, raw sugar, and pandan leaves. Coconut or palm sugar can be substituted for brown sugar or honey. In Indonesia, some people mix this beverage with fresh lemongrass and/or cloves. I myself like to add cinnamon stick.


Ingredients:
250 g gingerroots (never substituted for ginger powder, it will ruin the taste)
1 cinnamon sticks
1-2 pandan leaves, knotted
coconut or palm sugar as desired (you can use a half percentage of raw sugar and coconut/palm sugar)


Directions:
1.  Crush or smash ginger with flat part of a cleaver or large knife’s blade until the skin splits and the inner flesh is exposed.

2.  In a large pot, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes. The longer you simmer, the stronger the ginger tea.